1520 W Melrose St, Unit 2F

1,800 Sq. Ft.
$36 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$36
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Huge 4 Bedroom 2 bathroom duplex on quiet street. Brand new gut renovated kitchen with stainless steel, dishwasher, new bathrooms and laundry in unit. Hardwood floors throughout. 2nd living room upstairs. Cute fenced in back yard and patio with pergola great for grilling and enjoying the summer weather. Close to everything Lakeview has to offer! Minutes to brown line, Southport Corridor, Target and Whole Foods. Burley Elementary. Huge storage locker in basement and bike storage. Fenced back yard!...Huge 4 Bedroom 2 bathroom duplex on quiet street. Brand new gut renovated kitchen with stainless steel, dishwasher, new bathrooms and laundry in unit. Hardwood floors throughout. 2nd living room upstairs. Cute fenced in back yard and patio with pergola great for grilling and enjoying the summer weather. Close to everything Lakeview has to offer! Minutes to brown line, Southport Corridor, Target and Whole Foods. Burley Elementary. Huge storage locker in basement and bike storage. Fenced back yard! Pet friendly. Agent owned
  1. Listed by Helen Bailey • Pioneer Realty Group LLC
    P: (773)-454-5583 helen@chicagoprg.com;helen@chicagoprg.com

Property Details for 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

Area
CHI - Lake View
Township
Lake View
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2026 11:16 AM

Property Details for 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

StatusRented
MLS #12588133
Days on Market50
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date03/15/2026
Lease TermLease Length: 12 Months
FurnishedUnfurnished
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Rental
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

Building/Complex1520 W Melrose StFloor-Stories3Residences4Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsCats OK,Dogs OK,Neutered and/or Declawed Only,Number LimitYear Built1900Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Property Information for 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Burley Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Burley Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Neutered and/or Declawed Only, Pet Count Limitation
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report,Move-in Fee
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Locks, Patio, Security Lighting, Skylights
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Den
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Dog Run, Outdoor Grill
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2026
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 4.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 3232
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1520
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: Pioneer Realty Group
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Board Approval: No
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360+realtor
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 7X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 7X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 4X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X11
Den Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 9X13

Property History for 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2026

Pending

MRED #12588133

Mar 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12588133

$6,000
Dec 14, 2020

Rented

MRED #10939826

$2,125
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2026

Pending

MRED #12588133

03/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12588133

$6,000
12/14/2020

Rented

MRED #10939826

$2,125

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Schools near 1520 West Melrose Street, Unit 2F

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Lake View High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

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